Sedentary behaviour and physical activity across pregnancy and birth outcomes.

Melissa A JonesJanet M CatovArun JeyabalanKara M Whitaker Bethany Barone Gibbs

Published in: Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology (2020)

Higher SED during pregnancy may result in shorter gestation and inhibited fetal growth. Further research evaluating the effect of reducing SED during pregnancy on birth outcomes is warranted.

Keyphrases

physical activity
gestational age
pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth
preterm infants
body mass index
type diabetes
glycemic control